Incumbent: Summer Lee (Democrat) · Certified for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election ballot
General election Tuesday, Nov 3, 2026
Candidates from the Pennsylvania Department of State's official candidate list for the Nov. 3, 2026 general election (PA Voter Services, accessed Oct 20, 2026). Pennsylvania does not publish a pre-election list of write-in candidates.
Candidates checked against the official list: state election office source. Candidate list compiled from the official state election office source and the sources on each profile. Check your official sample ballot before voting.
Topic headings are Vote Book’s; quoted words are each candidate’s own, with the source under each one. “As reported” means a news outlet’s description, not an exact quote. A yellow tag means no public position was found on that topic.
| Energy & environment | |
|---|---|
| Lee Environment As a state representative, I was always vocal in my opposition to fracking and have emphasized the need for sustainable jobs. Original: official House website (accessed Oct 20, 2026) Environment I plan to continue to fight for a Green New Deal to transition to a 100% clean and renewable energy economy. Original: official House website (accessed Oct 20, 2026) | HayesNo public position found |
| Other priorities | |
| LeeNo public position found | Hayes Why running I am running for Congress because I believe Western Pennsylvania deserves safer communities, stronger economic growth, and practical leadership focused on results — not political extremism. Original: jameshayesforpa.com (accessed Oct 2026) |
The same nine Senate votes (or three House votes) are shown for every current member of Congress running, so records can be compared across races. Click a roll call for the official tally.
| Measure | Lee |
|---|---|
| Laken Riley Act (S. 5) — final House passage Jan 22, 2025 · House roll call 23 (2025) | Nay |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — House passage May 22, 2025 · House roll call 145 (2025) | Nay |
| One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) — final, concur in Senate version Jul 3, 2025 · House roll call 190 (2025) | No |
Pulled from official roll-call records · Congress.gov profile & full record.
No congressional voting record for: James Hayes. State legislative or local records are not yet compiled.